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Careers in hospitality

On completion you could find employment in a range of hospitality roles including:

espresso coffee machine operator

food and beverage attendant

front desk receptionist

front office assistant

function attendant

function host

gaming attendant

guest service agent

housekeeper

restaurant host

senior bar attendant

waiter.

Nationally recognised training

This course is nationally recognised training.

Course structure

To be awarded the SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality, a student must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, comprising of:

seven (7) core units, and;

eight (8) elective units, of which:

one (1) unit must be selected from Group A;

five (5) units must be selected from Group B, and;

two (2) units may be selected from Group B, Group C, elsewhere in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, or any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a range of well-developed hospitality service, sales or operational skills and sound knowledge of industry operations. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type: VET

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full-fee paying place.

If you enrol in a:

Government subsidised place, you’ll pay a VET tuition fee and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee and course materials contribution.

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so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through
to postgraduate study.

Advanced standing:
If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

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